Dr. Phil - "My Husband, My Kids and My Multiple Personalities" Thursday - May 10, 2012

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Dr. Phil - "My Husband, My Kids and My Multiple Personalities"
Thursday - May 10, 2012



Tracy is a married mother of four who says her life was forever
changed the day she was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder,
more commonly known as multiple personality disorder. She says she has
five personalities, or “alters:” Emily, a frightened 5-year-old child;
Becky, who cuts, bruises, chokes and has threatened to kill Tracy;
Susie, an innocent 10-year-old child; Samantha, “the CEO;” and Miss
Anne, “the caretaker.” Tracy says that she’ll often times black out
when an alter takes over and that the transition back to being Tracy
can make her physically ill. Joined by her husband, Tyler, the couple
says Tracy's alter egos and unpredictable moods are causing strain on
their marriage, and they're struggling to explain her erratic behavior
to their children. Is Tracy’s diagnosis real? Then, in a Dr. Phil
first, Tracy transitions between her alters onstage. Speaking as Becky
and Emily, can Dr. Phil gather insight into Tracy’s disorder? Tracy’s
therapist, Dr. Peggy Avent, joins the show and explains her diagnosis.
Could a secret from Tracy’s childhood hold the key to understanding
her illness? Tracy’s mom, Sandy, weighs in and shares why she blames
herself.

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